Top 10 Resources to Handle WordPress Like a Pro

What actually started as a basic blog tool is now used by more than 74.6 million websites — and counting. Its flexibility and impressive library of tools have even convinced some of the world’s biggest brands, Like Techcrunch and Sony Music.

If, like me, you’re already convinced and want to go a step further in mastering the art of WordPress, this article is for you.

Top 10 WordPress Resources

WordPress 101 - For the Very Beginners on WordPress

This guide helps you learn the very basics of WordPress, from picking a domain and web hosting, to setting up your theme, customizing it and choosing the right plugins — all with tutorials and video presentations.

Choose Your Premium WordPress Theme

Don’t be turned off by the "2014" in the link, this list of themes has been updated a few days ago. It's the ultimate list of premium WP themes with great functionalities and beautiful designs to match all needs. Although, the trending parallax effects are over-emphasized and begin to feel a little worn-out.

Keep this WordPress Cheat Sheet at Hand

This piece is a bit more technical, targeting WordPress developers with some of the latest development techniques:

structured data

open-source icon fonts

bootstrap framework

multilingual sites

Ride the Parallax Wave

OK, I’m a bit critical about parallax, especially when websites all follow the same flow, based on users’ scroll behavior. But Pete R. uses a different kind of parallax effect that reacts to cursor movement and mobile accelerometer.

In this tutorial, you can learn how to use the Interactive BG plugin and stand out from the crowd.

Pick the Best Plugins (For Free)

Idea’s Factory: It allows (logged-in) users to submit ideas, and the community votes for them. Who said user engagement could only happen in social media?

Verbatim: Enables quoting — on twitter or any other interface — any phrase or sentence from your posts. If you’re running a blog, it’s a great boost to your articles’ virality!

Single Background: Lets you define a different background color or image for each image or post in your website, and thus, set up a different branding or atmosphere.

Draw Your Inspiration from Beautiful WordPress Sites

The Awwwards annually recognize and reward the “talent and effort of the best web designers, developers and agencies in the world.” On this list, you’ll find some of the most inspiring websites powered by WordPress. Don’t forget to submit yours for the next “Site Of The Year”’ selection.

Share Your Tips and Get Help from the Community

And when the community’s not enough to solve your issue, or if you just don’t want to spend hours on forums:

Get Help from an Expert

Solved is a desktop application that connects you directly to an expert who can help you with practically any software issue — so, in our case, with WordPress. Your expert will take you by the hand and help you solve — hence the name — your issue. What's a better way to learn than by working on your own case?

Have any other tips you'd like to add or comments? I’d love to read your thoughts about this list. Feel free to comment below!

Claire-Emilie Lecocq is a content marketer at eFounders, a pioneer startup studio in Europe behind Mention and Front, among others. Claire handles communication and ensures the visibility of eFounders' early stage startups, including Solved. Follow her on Twitter.

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